Combine the nuts on a sheet pan,
spread them out, and roast them for 7 minutes, until they become fragrant. Set
aside to cool.

After the nuts are cooled, place
the sugar and ¼ cup of water in a medium (10-inch) sauté pan and mix with a
fork until all of the sugar is moistened. Cook over medium-high heat until the
sugar melts—from this point on, don’t stir the caramel, swirl the pan! Don’t
worry—the mixture may look as though it’s crystallizing. Continue to cook for 5
to 10 minutes, until the mixture becomes a clear golden brown, swirling
the pan constantly at the end. (Careful—the caramel is very hot!) Off the heat,
quickly add the vanilla (it will bubble up!) and swirl the pan to combine.
Working quickly (the caramel will continue to cook in the pan), add the nuts
and the kosher salt and toss with 2 large spoons until the nuts are completely
coated.

Pour the nuts and any extra caramel
in the pan onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spread the nuts out in
one layer, pulling them apart with two forks. Sprinkle with the fleur de sel
and set aside to cool. When they’re completely cooled, carefully break the nuts
into large clusters with your hands, trying not to break the nuts too
much.

Copyright 2014, Make It Ahead by Ina Garten, Clarkson Potter/Publishers, All Rights Reserved

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